audiophony Atom, Atom10A, Atom18ASUB, Atom15A, Atom15ASUB User Manual

Caissons de basses amplifiés 15/18 pouces bass reflex avec DSP

Enceintes amplifiées 10/12/15 pouces 2 voies bass reflex avec DSP

GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR

10779/10780/10781/10782/10783 - Version 1 / 01-2018

ATOM series - 2 ways 10/12/15" powered full range speaker and 15/18" powered subwoofer with DSP

1 - Safety information

Important safety information

This product contains non-isolated electrical components. Do not
undertake any maintenance operation when it is switched on as it
may result in electric shock.

This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it in a wet, or
extremely cold/hot locations. Failure to follow these safety instruc­tions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to this
product or other property.

WARNING : This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the

housing or attempt any maintenance by yourself. In the unlikely even your unit may
require service, please contact your nearest dealer.
In order to avoid any electrical malfunction, please do not use any multi-socket, power
cord extension or connecting system without making sure they are
and present no defect.

perfectly isolated

Any maintenance procedure must be performed by a CONTEST
authorised technical service. Basic cleaning operations must tho­roughly follow our safety instructions.

Symbols used

This symbol signals an important safety precaution.

The CAUTION symbol signals a risk of product deterioration.

The WARNING symbol signals a risk to the user’s physical integrity.
The product may also be damaged.

Instructions and recommendations

1 - Please read carefully :

We strongly recommend to read carefully and understand the safety instructions before
attempting to operate this unit.

2 - Please keep this manual :

We strongly recommend to keep this manual with the unit for future reference.

3 - Operate carefully this product :

We strongly recommend to take into consideration every safety instruction.

4 - Follow the instructions:

Please carefully follow each safety instruction to avoid any physical harm or property
damage.

5 - Avoid water and wet locations :

Do not use this product in rain, or near washbasins or other wet locations.

6 - Installation :

We strongly encourage you to only use a fixation system or support recommended
by the manufacturer or supplied with this product. Carefully follow the installation
instructions and use the adequate tools.
Always ensure this unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating
as it may result in physical injury.

7 - Ceiling or wall installation :

Please contact your local dealer before attempting any ceiling or wall installation.

8 - Ventilation :

The cooling vents ensure a safe use of this product, and avoid any overheating risk.
Do not obstruct or cover these vents as it may result in overheating and potential
physical injury or product damage. This product should never been operated in a
closed non-ventilated area such as a flight case or a rack, unless cooling vents are
provided for the purpose .

9 - Heat exposure :

Sustained contact or proximity with warm surfaces may cause overheating and product
damages. Please keep this product away from any heat source such as a heaters,
amplifiers, hot plates, etc...

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Sound levels

Our audio solutions deliver important sound pressure levels
(SPL) that can be harmful to human health when exposed
during long periods. Please do not stay in close proximity
of operating speakers.

Recycling your device

10 - Electric power supply :

This product can only be operated according to a very specific voltage. These
information are specified on the label located at the rear of the product.

11 - Power cords protection:

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
lugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the fixture.

12 - Cleaning precautions :

Unplug the product before attempting any cleaning operation. This product should be
cleaned only with accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Use a damp cloth
to clean the surface. Do not wash this product.

13 - Long periods of non use :

Disconnect the unit’s main power during long periods of non use.

14 - Liquids or objects penetration :

Do not let any object penetrate this product as it may result in electric shock or fire.
Never spill any liquid on this product as it may infiltrate the electronic components

and result in electric shock or fire.

15 - This product should be serviced when :

Please contact the qualified service personnel if :

- The power cord or the plug has been damaged.

- Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.

- The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.

- The product does not appear to operate normally.

- The product has been damaged.

16 - Inspection/maintenance :

Please do not attempt any inspection or maintenance by yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualified personnel.

17 - Operating environment :

Ambient temperature and humidity: +5 - +35°C, relative humidity must be less than
85% (when cooling vents are not obstructed).
Do not operate this product in a non-ventilated, very humid or warm place.

• As HITMUSIC is really involved in the
environmental cause, we only commercialise
clean, ROHS compliant products.

• When this product reaches its end of life,
take it to a collection point designated by local
authorities. The separate collection and recycling
of your product at the time of disposal will help
conserve natural resources and ensure that it is
recycled in a manner that protects human health
and the environment.

ATOM series - 2 ways 10/12/15" powered full range speaker and 15/18" powered subwoofer with DSP

2 - Introduction

The ATOM Series speakers and subwoofers are the ideal solution for your live performances.
With 300W for the ATOM10A, 400W for the ATOM12A, 400W for the ATOM15A, 600W for the ATOM15ASUB
subwoofer and 600W for the ATOM18ASUB subwoofer, the ATOM series products deliver a powerful, clear
and warm sound, suitable for both voice and live or recorded music.
All equipped with an adjustable DSP, the elements of this series allow you to tune the sound reproduction in
an ideal way whatever the configurations of your performances.
Fast installation, lightweight and space-saving, they will quickly become the partners of your nomadic services,
without compromising quality, power or possibilities.

3 - Technical information of the full range speakers

ATOM10A ATOM12A ATOM15A

Bi-amplification

Total power output 1200W dynamic / 300W RMS 1600W dynamic / 400W RMS 1600W dynamic / 400W RMS

Frequency response 60 Hz - 20 KHz 50 Hz - 20 KHz 45 Hz - 20 KHz

Power supply SMPS

H x V Dispersion 90° x 60°

Filter cutoff frequency 2,8 KHz 2,8 KHz 3,4 KHz

250W RMS Class D for LF
50W RMS Class AB for HF

350W RMS Class D for LF
50W RMS Class AB for HF

350W RMS Class D for LF
50W RMS Class AB for HF

Sound Pressure Level 121 dB max. 123 dB max. 124 dB max.

Woofer

Tweeter

Input 1 entrée MIC/LINE1 COMBO XLR/JACK MIC/LINE input / 1 RCA/3.5 mini Jack input

Output 1 XLR line output

Settings Multiple settings DSP (refer to paragraph 5 for more details)

Protection Short-circuit, thermal and limiter

2 monitor-specific 45° angles
1 top handle (ATOM10A / ATOM12A / ATOM15A)

Construction and fastenings

Dimensions 516 x 300 x 291 mm 619 x 360 x 351 mm 778 x 430 x 402 mm

Net weight 13 Kg 17 Kg 21 Kg

1 side handle (ATOM12A et ATOM15A)
2 M10 rigging points (on top)
1 insert M10 derrière
36mm dual positions mounting plate for a speaker stand (0° and 7,5°)

10"

2" coil

4 Ohms - 250W AES

1" compression

8 Ohms

50 W RMS

12"

3" coil

4 Ohms - 350W AES

1,35" compression

8 Ohms

50 W RMS

15"

3" coil

4 Ohms - 350W AES

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ATOM series - 2 ways 10/12/15" powered full range speaker and 15/18" powered subwoofer with DSP

4 - Module d'amplification des enceintes

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Power input socket

Allows you to connect the speaker to an electrical outlet.
Use the supplied IEC cord, and make sure the voltage
delivered by the outlet is in adequation with the value
indicated by the voltage selector before turning on the
built-in amplifier.

2

Power switch

Allows you to turn ON/OFF the built-in amplifier.

3

XLR LINE OUT socket

Allows you to retrieve the sum of each incoming signal
and transmit it to another amplified speaker, mixing
desk, or speaker/amplifier system.

4

MIC/LINE input via COMBO plug

The COMBO plug allows you to connect either a male
XLR plug or male stereo/mono Jack plug.

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LINE/MIC Selector

Allows you to adapt the impedance of the socket to the
type of signal detected.
When pressed, the entry level is adapted to a
microphone, when released it is adapted to a line level
signal.

6

Integrated DSP diplay

Displays the settings of the built-in DSP.
The different settings of the DSP will be explained in
paragraph 5.

7

DSP settings button

Press this button to access the available settings or to
enter the different submenus.
Then turn this knob to scroll through the values of each
sub-menu.
Press again to confirm your settings.

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